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 | | The Shifting of the Poles: How Much Trouble are We In? | | by Nancy Houser, Sep 9, 2008 | | Considered one of the oldest geophysical sciences, the mysteries of the magnetic field of Earth has fascinated mankind as observations have shown that is is constantly changing, and we want to know two things: how and why. | | Comments(1) Liked It: 2 |
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 | | Magma Hardens Into Rock | | by Swapna P, Aug 22, 2008 | | Inside the earth it is very hot. This great heat melts some rock material that is there and makes it liquid rock. This liquid rock that lies in huge underground pockets is called magma. | | Comments(1) Liked It: 1 |
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 | | Rocks and Minerals | | by Nikhilnair, Aug 22, 2008 | | Most of us have picked up a rock at some time and wondered, "Where did this come from?" Observations and classifications by scientists have helped us understand the great variety of Earth materials. This is all about rocks and minerals. | | Comments(7) Liked It: 3 |
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 | | Gems: Unusual Form of Minerals | | by Swapna P, Aug 17, 2008 | | Gems are minerals that are beautiful and valuable. They are valued by virtue of their durability, rarity, and sparkle. Gems are cut and polished for ornamental use or engraved. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Icebergs: Huge Masses of Ice Floating in the Sea | | by Swapna P, Aug 17, 2008 | | Icebergs look very beautiful and exciting. What are they exactly and from where do they come? We have heard of the tragic incident of April 14, 1912 when the famous liner, Titanic, was stuck by a big iceberg and sank taking 1,513 lives with it. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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